Somervinyl-Palooza

On Nov. 11, the Holiday Inn Boston-Somerville hosted the third annual Somervinyl-Palooza. The venue offered the chance for vinyl collectors, record store owners, and audiophiles to gather and browse through each other’s libraries. Click through the gallery to take a spin through Somervinyl-Palooza.
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From left: Dan Toffling, owner of PrescribedVinyl, and brother Keith Toffling displayed new vinyl albums from independent labels. Dan Toffling said his favorite vinyl record is “Fear Fun” by Father John Misty.
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Private vinyl collector Eric DeMarco of East Providence, R.I., stood in front of a display of records made by his wife.
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A colorful collection of vinyl records and music posters were on display.
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Mick Lawless, owner of Nevermind Shop in Upton held his favorite vinyl album, “Meet the Residents” by the Residents.
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From left: Mother and son Regina and Todd Cushing of Plymouth held up some of their finds. Regina, 54, held the soundtrack from “Dr. Dolittle” while Todd held up “Double Live Gonzo!” by Ted Nugent.
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Mike Schneider of Welfare Records in Haverhill took in the event.
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Tory Crnovich, 24, of Cambridge and Kevin Garelick, 26, of Allston flipped through some of the numerous albums on display. Garleck said his favorite album is “At Folsom Prison” by Johnny Cash.
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Event organizer David Cummings, 56, of Amesbury stood before his collection of more than 3,000 records. Meanwhile, Mike Howlett (back) held up a copy of “Dolly Parton’s Greatest Hits.” Cummings said he has collected vinyl for most of his life and believes vinyl offer a “deeper and warmer sound” than digital music.
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Private collector Roger Bush (right) of Farmington, N.H., spoke with a fellow vinyl lover. Bush said his favorite vinyl album is the soundtrack to “Once Upon a Time in the West.”
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Adam Katchman, 31, of Jamaica Plain purchasd three vinyl albums by the Temptations, Simon & Garfunkel, and Stevie Wonder.
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Adri Cowan, community manager for Google+ Local/Zagat offered visitors a chance to write reviews of local businesses.
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From left: Ted Collins, 45, of Newburyport held up a copy of “The Best of Flo & Eddie” while Jason Sweet, 42, of Jamaica Plain, showed off his copy of “Dexter Blows Hot and Cool” by Dexter Gordon.
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Kevin McGonagle, 39, of Danvers held a copy of “King Creole” by Elvis Presley.
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Mark Matarozzo, owner of Spun Records in Dover, N.H. said the vinyl show was a great way to sell records and promote his store. Matarozzo’s favorite vinyl album is “Rain Dogs” by Tom Waits.
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Phillip Berenz, 27, of Brighton said he is a fan of anything by Led Zeppelin as he held the band’s records “Houses of the Holy” and “II.”
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Lenny Scolletta, 55, a private collector from Medford, said his favorite vinyl album is “Pisces, Aquarius, Capricorn & Jones Ltd.” by the Monkees.
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